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Malaysians encouraged to wear double masks, face shields in crowded areas
Malaysians are encouraged to wear double face masks and a face shield in crowded and high-risk public areas, such as hospitals.
Sat May 22 2021
![Under-12 pupils can wear face shield instead of mask - Ismail Sabri Under-12 pupils can wear face shield instead of mask - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/51598348076_FaceShield.jpg)
Under-12 pupils can wear face shield instead of mask - Ismail Sabri
Children aged 12 years and below are allowed to wear face shields instead of face masks when attending school.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![MOH looking into use of face shields for school children - Ismail Sabri MOH looking into use of face shields for school children - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597058257_faceshield.jpg)
MOH looking into use of face shields for school children - Ismail Sabri
The government is looking into the use of face shields for school children rather than face masks, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Mon Aug 10 2020
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Malaysia sends medical equipment to Palestine
The medical supplies include one million units of face masks, 500,000 units of rubber gloves and 500 units of face shields.
Mon May 11 2020
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AKEMI step up COVID-19 precautionary measures
The core bedding brand of Eastern Decorator Sdn. Bhd announced its plans to manufacture 10,000 face shields to be distributed to COVID-19 designated hospitals in Malaysia.
Thu Apr 02 2020
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AKEMI bakal hasilkan 10,000 pelindung muka, edar kepada hospital kendali COVID-19
AKEMI dalam proses menghasilkan 10,000 topeng pelindung muka (face shields) dan bakal mengedarkannya kepada hospital yang mengendalikan wabak COVID-19 di seluruh negara ini.
Thu Apr 02 2020